miss
verb (used with object)
to fail to hit or strike.
Example Sentences
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England's recent World Cup history is one of heartache and near misses.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
It conflates European recycling systems with the market-based infrastructure that drives recycling in the U.S. and misses a more important question.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
But that "no longer exists," he said, adding that he misses sitting outside with his friends at night -- an activity now considered dangerous due to prolonged power cuts and heightened insecurity.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
"The kind of person who misses a flight and, instead of panicking, calmly adapts to the situation. This person may still feel stressed, but they're better able to manage it through psychological flexibility."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
I wonder if he misses his father, then tell myself I’m being stupid.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
